Bill King, Executive Director of Texarkana Water Utilities has tendered his resignation to Texarkana City Managers John Whitson and Kenny Haskin effective Friday, October 2, 2015. “I believe that many improvements have been implemented and much has been accomplished during…
According to Bowie County Clerk Tina Petty her office intends to issue same-sex marriage license. This comes in the wake of Friday’s historic 5-4 Supreme Court decision that States can not keep same-sex couples from marrying. According to Petty her…
In the wake of Friday’s Supreme Court decision that renders laws limiting marriage to one man and one woman unconstitutionally invalid counties across Texas are having to prepare to issue same sex marriage licenses for the first time. The Court…
TEXARKANA, TEX- The City of Texarkana, Texas City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals who are willing to serve as the Ward 1 representative. The seat was vacated upon Council member Bradfield Casteel’s death on June 2, 2015.…
In response to the recent flooding across the State of Texas, U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, has been surveying the affected areas with local officials and arming his constituents with the necessary resources to stay safe and informed. Last week,…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS—Several city offices will operate on summer hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The offices will expand hours during summer months to better meet the needs of residents. The Community Development and Planning offices will be…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS— The City of Texarkana, Texas deeply regrets to report the passing of Councilmember Bradfield “Brad” Casteel. Casteel, who was elected in 2012 to represent Ward 1, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at approximately 8:39 a.m. Mayor…
This year it will be easier than ever for residents of Miller County to beat the property tax deadline. The Collector’s Office today announced that it is taking credit card payments, meaning residents can avoid a trip to the Collector’s…
March 23, 2015 | Bowie County Commissioner’s Court declared that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. “We don’t only have child abuse in April. 9/10 of our cases is drug abuse. We need to do something about the drugs. We…
March 9, 2015 | Five citizens spoke to the Bowie County Commissioner’s Court to exclaim their opposition to the proposed New Boston Landfill expansion. “I don’t want to be known as the county with a mega-dump,” stated Ted Fields who lives…
February 13, 2015 | Texarkana, Texas Spokeswoman Lisa Thompson provide an video update on the Hotel Grim. “First of all, there is a lot of waiting going on. But overall, we are on track to keep the project on schedule.…
February 12, 2015 | The Texas Side and Arkansas City Government members attended a leadership summit on February 11, 2015 to help the move the cities forward together. The LIFT Initiative sponsored the summit. LIFT Is the leadership initiative for…
Texarkana, Texas City Council will be voting to allow a monetary donation of $10,000 for the purpose of purchasing body camera’s to be worn by patrol officers. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Texarkana, Texas City Hall. Ordinance No.…
Six applicants have submitted letters of interest for the Ward 5 position on the Texarkana, Texas City Council. According to city manager John Whitson those seeking the position are as follows. You may view the persons letter by click on their name.…
The Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a Technical Committee meeting at 10:30 a.m. and a Policy Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, 220 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana,…
